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  1. 5981AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Revoke

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    Correct option: D — Repeal

    Revoke - to officially cancel something so that it is no longer valid Repeal - to officially make a law no longer valid Sustain - to keep somebody/something alive or healthy Repeat - to say, write or do something again or more than once Regret - to feel sorry that you did something or that you did not do something

  2. 5982AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the most appropriate synonym to replace the italicised word. Sneha opened the cupboards and glanced over her meagre supply of canned goods.

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    Correct option: D — scanty

    Meagre - something too small in amount Scanty - something too small in size or amount Surplus - an amount that is extra or more than you need Plenteous - something large in amount Bountiful - something in large quantities

  3. 5983AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Preposterous

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    Correct option: B — Outrageous

    Preposterous - someone silly; ridiculous; not to be taken seriously Outrageous - something that makes you very angry or shocked Flashy - attracting attention by being very big, bright and expensive Dreamy - seeming to be in a dream and not paying attention to what is happening around you Imaginative - having or showing imagination

  4. 5984AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Accredit

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    Correct option: A — Certify

    Accredit - give credit to someone for something. Certify - to say formally that something is true or correct Confide - to tell somebody something that is secret Rely - to trust somebody/something to work or behave well Trust - the belief that somebody is good, honest, sincere, etc. and will not try to harm or trick you

  5. 5985AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Conjure

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    Correct option: A — Appeal

    Appeal - to make a serious request for something you need or want very much Conjure - to make something appear by magic Quiet - with very little or no noise Appease - to make somebody calmer or less angry by agreeing to what he/she wants Content - happy or satisfied with what you have or do

  6. 5986AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Rebellious

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    Correct option: B — Unruly

    Rebellious - not doing what authority, society, etc. wants you to do Unruly - someone who is difficult to control Manageable - something not too big or too difficult to deal with Happy - feeling or showing pleasure Obedient - doing what you are told to do

  7. 5987AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Indignation

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    Correct option: A — Offense

    Indignation - shock and anger Offense - a crime, an illegal action Designation - the act of giving something a name to show that it has a particular purpose Resignation - a letter or statement that says you want to leave your job or position Defence - something that you do or say to protect somebody/something from attack, bad treatment, criticism, etc.

  8. 5988AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Bonhomie

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    Correct option: C — Friendship

    Bonhomie - someone who is frank and simple good-heartedness Friendship - a relationship between people who are friends Bad-natured - having or showing a disagreeable and unpleasant nature or temperament. Enemy - a person who hates and tries to harm you Disagreeable - contrary to one's taste or liking.

  9. 5989AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Select the most appropriate synonym of the highlighted word. The crowds gathered were partisan in nature.

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    Correct option: C — biased

    Partisan - a person who strongly supports a particular leader, group or idea. Biased - showing an unreasonable like or dislike for a person based on personal opinions. Pitiful - causing you to feel pity or sadness. Destructive - causing a lot of harm or damage.

  10. 5990AIIMSEnglish LanguageEnglish

    Select the most appropriate SYNONYM of the word given in Bold/Underline .

    Gourmet

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    Correct option: C — Epicure

    Gourmet - a person who enjoys food and knows a lot about it. Epicure - a person who takes particular pleasure in fine food and drink. Indifferent - not interested in or caring about somebody/something. Detached - someone does not show any emotional involvement or interest in a situation. Non-indulgent - the trait of great self-denial.

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